Serving 216 students in grades 7-12, Ashton-franklin Center High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashton-Franklin Center High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Ashton, IL, encompassing approximately 150.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 7.4 miles and the furthest edge located 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashton-franklin Center High School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn, Grow, Thrive
School Rankings
Ashton-franklin Center High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashton-franklin Center High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2447 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashton-franklin Center High School's ranking?
Ashton-franklin Center High School is ranked #2447 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashton-franklin Center High School?
The graduation rate of Ashton-franklin Center High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Ashton-franklin Center High School?
216 students attend Ashton-franklin Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ashton-franklin Center High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashton-franklin Center High School?
Ashton-franklin Center High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashton-franklin Center High School offer ?
Ashton-franklin Center High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ashton-franklin Center High School part of?
Ashton-franklin Center High School is part of Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District.
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